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# Best Practices

Learn about best practices for using the Data Marketplace Buyer API.

## Work with your LiveRamp Representative

You'll need some information from your LiveRamp Representative to use the Data Marketplace Buyer API.

* Work with your LiveRamp Representative to work through your use case for the Buyer API.
* Your LiveRamp Representative will configure the list of your DSP locations as *destinations* for segment distribution.
* You will be provided authorization credentials that are required to request an access token.
* Be sure to obtain the reference sheets for data provider and advertiser identifiers from your LiveRamp rep. These are documents that you will need for some API query parameters.
* Once you’ve tested and configured a workflow for using the API, give your CSM a heads up before making any initial large batch distributions. This helps alert the team to keep an eye out for large activity load.
* Be sure to note feedback and share with your LiveRamp Representative. The beta is the ideal time to shape the product to your specific needs.